Carter Manning

Biography

Carter Manning holds a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Manning earned his FAA Aircraft Mechanic license in 1993 at San Diego Miramar College and found employment with El Cajon Flying Service in El Cajon, California. After working as an aircraft mechanic for a few years, Mr. Manning changed careers and began working for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Special Agent. After 26 years, Mr. Manning retired from the DEA and has been working as an aviation maintenance instructor at Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics since April of 2023.

Certifications

• Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Mechanic, Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single and Multiengine Land, Instrument rating

Professional/Notable Memberships

• Aviation Technical Education Council

Courses Taught

• AVMT 101 – Maintenance Mathematics
• AVMT 103 – Maintenance Physics
• AVMT 104 – Maintenance Practices I
• AVMT 105 – Aircraft Weight and Balance
• AVMT 203 – Aircraft Auxiliary Systems II
• AVMT 204 – Airframe Structures I
• AVMT 206 – Airframe Structures II
• AVMT 208 – Airframe Assembly and Inspection
• AVMT 213 – Powerplant Fuel Systems
• AVMT 214 – Engine Electrical Systems
• AVMT 215 – Powerplant Lubrication Systems
• AVMT 219 – Engine Instrument Systems
• AVMT 223 – Engine Inspections
• AVMT 312 – Reciprocating Engine Technology
• AVMT 320 – Turbine Engine Technology